How to Replace the Thermostat in Pickup Trucks

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How to Change a Thermostat in a Truck | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Jennifer Joyner | permalink
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The thermostat housing assembly on pickup trucks comes in different mounting configurations. Changing the unit may require removing two mounting bolts and some other engine accessories to reach the thermostat. Whichever your truck model, follow these steps to replace the thermostat in your truck.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4896624_change-thermostat-truck.html ^[1]

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How Do I Install a Thermostat in a Mazda B2200 Pickup? | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Deepak Malhotra | permalink
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The thermostat on the Mazda B2200 pickup truck is located at the top of the engine and needs to be replaced to prevent the coolant system from running hot. The thermostat will stick and cause the truck to overheat. The thermostat regulates the temperature and is set to open once the engine temperature gets too hot. The thermostat will close once...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_6856712_do-thermostat-mazda-b2200-pickup_.html ^[2]

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How to Change the Thermostat on GMC Sierra | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Holly Ackman | permalink
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If your GMC Sierra is running hot, whether it is over-heating or just running at a higher temperature, then it might be time to replace your thermostat. A thermostat is small but plays a big role in your car’s temperature. When your engine is running and generating heat, your thermostat is hard at work. It opens and closes according to the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4480501_change-thermostat-gmc-sierra.html ^[3]

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How to Replace a thermostat on a GM 3.1L or 3.4L automobile More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by David Airth | permalink
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Replace the thermostat on your GM 3100 or 3400 vehicle with this nifty tutorial. The video shows you how to replace a thermostat on a 3.4L GM but it should also help you repair a 3.1L GM as well. Just a heads up - you'll need to replace an o-ring when you install the new thermostat as well.

For further reading: http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/replace-thermostat-gm-3-1l-3-4l-automobile-422041/ ^[4]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 6 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_4896624_change-thermostat-truck.html

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_6856712_do-thermostat-mazda-b2200-pickup_.html

3. http://www.ehow.com/how_4480501_change-thermostat-gmc-sierra.html

4. http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/replace-thermostat-gm-3-1l-3-4l-automobile-422041/